Mysterious Messages - A Vikram & Vetaal Tale

The Vetaal's first riddle begins with a mystery!Prince Bajramukut of Banaras is out hunting with his clever friend Bhatti when he spots the beautiful Princess Padmavati across a moonlit lake. She says not a single word - but with a lotus flower she sends him four secret messages: held to her ear, bitten by her teeth, placed under her foot, pressed to her heart. What can they possibly mean?Luckily, Bhatti is a master at reading secret signs! He cracks the princess's flowery code and guides the prince through even more mysterious messages - a slap scented with sandalwood, three fingers stained with saffron - each one a hidden invitation. But when jealousy enters the story, clever Bhatti must hatch his boldest plan yet, involving a disguise, a trident mark, and a king's hasty judgment.Told by a loving Grandma to her wide-eyed grandchildren, this beautifully illustrated comic brings the first of the Vetaal's 25 tales to life. And when the tale ends, the Vetaal turns to YOU with his puzzling question: who was truly at fault - the minister's son, the kotwal, the princess, or the king? See if you can outwit King Vikramaditya himself!